Chemistry: The Molecular

Nature of Matter and Change

Martin Silberberg
6th edition
Chapter 3 Atomic Structure
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Question 1
Arrange the following types of electromagnetic
radiation in order of increasing wavelength.
1. microwave
2. ultraviolet
3. radio waves
A) 5, 2, 6, 4, 1, 3
B) 2, 4, 3, 6, 5, 1
C) 3, 1, 6, 2, 5, 4
D) 6, 5, 2, 4, 3, 1
E) 1, 3, 4, 2, 5, 6
4. infrared
5. x-ray
6. visible
Question 2
An FM station broadcasts classical music at
93.5 MHz. Find the wavelength in nm.
A) 3.2 x 10
-6
B) 3.2 x 10
-15
C) 3.12 x 10
2
D) 3.12 x 10
11
E) 3.12 x 10
14
Question 3
A radio wave has a frequency of 3.6 x 10
10
Hz.
What is the energy (in J) of one photon of
this radiation?
A) 1.84 x 10
-44
J
B) 5.43 x 10
43
J
C) 2.4 x 10
-23
J
D) 3.03 x 10
-24
J
Question 4
Cobalt-60 is a radioactive isotope used to treat
cancers of the brain and other tissues. A
gamma ray emitted by an atom of this
isotope has an energy of 1.33 MeV (1eV =
1.602 x 10
-19
J). What is the frequency (in
Hz) of this gamma ray?
A) 1.25 x 10
58
Hz
B) 3.22 x 10
20
Hz
C) 3.21 x 10
14
Hz
D) 3.11 x 10
-21
Hz
E) 3.11 x 10
-15
Hz
Question 5
Which of the following electron transitions
correspond to emission of energy?
A) n = 2 to n = 4
B) n = 3 to n = 1
C) n = 5 to n = 7
D) n = 3 to n = 4
E) n = 1 to n = 7
Question 6
Which of the following transitions of an electron
in a H atom has the highest frequency
photon involved.
A) n = 2 to n = 4
B) n = 2 to n = 1
C) n = 2 to n = 5
D) n = 4 to n = 3
Question 7
An alpha particle (mass = 6.6 x 10
-24
g) emitted
by radium travels at 3.4 x 10
7
0.1 x 10 mi/h.
What is its de Broglie wavelength (in meters)?
A) 2.95 x 10
-18
B) 6.6 x 10
-18
C) 1.52 x 10
14
D) 6.6 x 10
-15
E) 3.39 x 10
17
Question 8
Which of the following is a correct pairing?
A) principle quantum number, shape of orbital
B) angular momentum quantum number,
orientation of orbital
C) magnetic spin quantum number, distance
from nuculeus
D) angular momentum quantum number,
shape of orbital
E) magnetic quantum number, distance from
nucleus
Question 9
How many orbitals are associated with the 5f
sublevel?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 5
E) 7
Question 10
Which of the following quantum number
combinations is NOT allowed?
A) n = 2, l = 0, ml = 0
B) n = 4, l = 3, ml = -1
C) n = 3, l = 1, ml = 0
D) n = 5, l = 2, ml = +3
E) n = 7, l = 1, ml = +1
Question 11
If the value of n is 3 and the value of l is 2,
what are the possible values of m
l
?
A) 0, 1, 2
B) +2, -2
C) +2, +1, 0, -1, -2
D) +1, 0, -1
Question 12
How many types (orientations) of p orbitals are
there?
A) 1
B) 3
C) 5
D) 7
Question 13
The orientation in space of an atomic orbital is
associated with
A) the principal quantum number (n).
B) the angular momentum quantum number
(l).
C) the magnetic quantum number (m
l
).
D) the spin quantum number (m
s
).
Question 14
Atomic orbitals developed using quantum mechanics
A) describe regions of space in which one is most
likely to find an electron.
B) describe exact paths for eletron motion.
C) give a description of the atomic structure which
is essentially the same as the Bohr model.
D) allow scientists to calculate an exact volume for
the hydrogen atom.
E) are in conflict with the Heisenberg Uncertainty
Principle.
Question 15
Which of the following is a correct set of
quantum numbers for an electron in a 3d
orbital?
A) n = 3, l = 0, ml = -1
B) n = 3, l = 1, ml = +3
C) n = 3, l = 2, ml = +3
D) n = 3, l = 3, ml = +2
E) n = 3, l = 2, ml = -2
Question 16
Each electron in an atom must have its own
unique set of quantum numbers is a
statement of
A) the Aufbau principle.
B) the Pauli Exclusion Principle.
C) Hund's Rule.
D) the periodic law.
E) Heisenberg's principle.
Question 17
In a single atom, what is the maximum number
of electrons which can have quantum
number n = 4?
A) 16
B) 18
C) 32
D) 36
E) none of the above.
Question 18
Which of the following is a p orbital?
A) B)
C) D)
Question 19
Which of the following is a d orbital?
A)
B)
C)
Question 20
Which of the following orbital designations
does not exist?
A) 4d
B) 2p
C) 6s
D) 1p
E) 5f